Chen Tian’s gaze lingered on Jiang Chen for only a moment. After all, he was the main character of this birthday banquet.

After exchanging greetings, Chen Bo led Jiang Chen back to their previous seats, and the two sat down again.

At this moment, Su Qing, one of the managers of the Harvest Alliance, spoke first. “Let me start. On behalf of all members of the Harvest Alliance, I wish Senior Brother Li a happy birthday. This mere ten thousand jin of Tier-2 Spirit Rice is but a small token of our esteem!”

The people around them collectively drew in sharp breaths.

A thousand jin, or even several thousand jin, they could understand. But Su Qing had actually gifted ten thousand jin of Tier-2 Spirit Rice in one go.

One must know, the current market ratio was terrifying.

This was no longer just about giving a birthday gift. Clearly, this was a way to express the degree of importance placed on him.

“Thank you, Junior Sister Su!” Chen Tian was also surprised, a brilliant smile spreading across his face.

Then, another person stepped forward. “I, Zhao Teng, on behalf of the Zhao Clan, present five thousand jin of Tier-2 Spirit Rice!”

Hearing it was the “Zhao Clan,” the number one cultivation family in the Spirit Farm. Jiang Chen looked over curiously.

He found that this person named Zhao Teng gave off a very ordinary impression in every aspect. Ordinary appearance. Ordinary demeanor. Ordinary attire. If not for being from the Zhao Clan, one would think he was just a passerby.

But after all, as the number one cultivation family in the Spirit Farm, they were not to be underestimated.

However, one person beside Zhao Teng did cause Jiang Chen some slight surprise.

It was actually Wang Ze.

He hadn’t expected the other party to be able to attend a birthday banquet of this level either. But judging by how Wang Ze stood beside Zhao Teng… it was just like Jiang Chen himself stood beside Chen Bo.

“I, Jue Zijiao, present one core part from a five-hundred-year-old demon!”

“Senior Brother Li, please accept this Thousand-Mile Lightning Shuttle!”

“This is the Yellow Earth Banner; when planted in the ground, it can seal off an area of a hundred zhang!”

Because Su Qing had set a good precedent, everyone began presenting gifts.

Listening to the items these people were giving, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but look at Chen Bo, using his eyes to ask if he should also give something.

However, Chen Bo still shook his head. “Remember, those giving gifts are all outsiders. We insiders don’t need such formalities.”

Jiang Chen was taken aback. “Su Qing with ten thousand jin of Tier-2 Spirit Rice, and that Jue Zijiao even giving a core part from a five-hundred-year-old demon… they are all outsiders?”

These people were investing so much in Chen Tian. Logically speaking, they should all be “insiders.” Otherwise, why give such good things?

Chen Bo said meaningfully, “When you are sufficiently outstanding, especially when your backing is powerful enough, you’ll get used to it.”

Jiang Chen was astonished. He had originally thought these people gave gifts because they valued Chen Tian. Only now did he realize that was just one part of it. The real reason seemed to be currying favor with Chen Tian’s master.

Namely, the Nascent Soul True Lord who presided over the entire Rain Pavilion.

Indeed, social niceties were unavoidable everywhere.

With few exceptions, almost everyone attending Chen Tian’s birthday banquet this time was presenting gifts. Hard to distinguish which were greater or lesser; they all seemed like priceless treasures.

Even Pei Mo gifted a jug of wine. Judging by his pained expression, it was clearly nothing ordinary.

Next came eating time.

The food was indeed plentiful. Fish dishes were the most abundant. After all, below this Rain Pavilion was a lake. It teemed with all kinds of rare and exotic fish species. There were even species that had lived for over a hundred years.

Like the plate of fish soup before their eyes now. Fresh, fragrant, and delicious. The fish meat was extremely springy and tender. Especially the spiritual energy contained within, which was incredibly rich. In comparison, Tier-2 Spirit Rice fell short by more than just a little.

Yet, for this birthday banquet of Chen Tian’s, similar delicacies kept coming endlessly, more than they could finish.

Half an hour later, Jiang Chen felt the spiritual power within his body continuously rising. One must know, since spring ended, he had maintained four strands. After eating these spirit-energy-infused foods, he actually nurtured a fifth strand.

One can imagine how astonishing the effects brought by these rare delicacies were.

However, judging from the intoxicated expressions of those around, clearly, they didn’t eat such food every day either.

Since Chen Tian accepted everyone’s gifts, he naturally couldn’t be stingy. Moreover, this was also one manifestation of Rain Pavilion’s strength.

Just as everyone was indulging in the sumptuous feast, the surrounding space suddenly trembled.

Everyone immediately stopped, becoming cautious.

Then, they saw golden threads continuously emerging from the nearby water walls. They traced outlines in the air, eventually forming a fluctuating “spirit talisman.”

“This… this seems to be one of the three great spirit talismans of Rain Pavilion, the Golden Light Talisman!”

“Such extravagance is clearly from that lord!”

Amidst their shock, everyone cupped their hands and bowed respectfully.

Chen Tian looked at the Golden Light Talisman before him, his eyes slightly moist. “Thank you, Master!”

After accepting this generous gift, the birthday banquet concluded not long after. One by one, they departed.

“What are you waiting for?” Zhao Teng looked at Wang Ze beside him, who seemed hesitant.

Wang Ze had originally wanted to wait for Jiang Chen to come out so they could have a proper chat. He never expected that even after he and Zhao Teng had come out, Jiang Chen remained inside.

Seeing Zhao Teng growing increasingly displeased, Wang Ze reluctantly gave up waiting.

On the third floor of Rain Pavilion, Chen Tian said earnestly, “Junior Sister Su, your gift this time is extremely precious.”

Su Qing’s pretty face flushed slightly as she replied, “As long as Senior Brother Li likes it.”

Chen Tian continued, “When I have the chance, I will definitely visit to express my thanks personally!”

Su Qing paused for a moment, then said with some regret, “Then I’ll take my leave now.”

Soon, she turned and left with her handsome male Dao Companion in tow.

And only five people remained on the third floor of Rain Pavilion: Chen Bo, Jiang Chen, Chen Tian, Pei Mo, and the fifth person. Not only did Jiang Chen not recognize him, he didn’t even have any impression of this person at all.

He had no idea when this person had entered. Only upon seeing him would one suddenly realize there had been someone here all along.

Chen Bo teased, “Cousin, it seems Su Qing really likes you.”

Chen Tian shook his head. “She just likes handsome men.”

“Pfft.” The fifth person couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Chen Tian turned to look. “Junior Sister Han, what about your gift?”

Tie Xin casually tossed something over. “This is an advanced formation set called ‘Earth Qi Attraction.’ Once installed properly, it will accumulate vast amounts of Earth Qi in a short time, exerting pressure equivalent to fifty thousand jin.”

“A formation master?” Jiang Chen couldn’t help but take another couple of glances at her.

After accepting it, Chen Tian said solemnly, “Since those remaining are all insiders, I won’t hide it from you all anymore.”

“The birthday banquet is over. I am about to head to the Central Region to hunt demons.”

“This is also why Master bestowed me with the Golden Light Talisman.”

“The Rust Empire?” Pei Mo asked.

Chen Tian nodded slightly. “Yes, precisely that place.”

Chen Bo couldn’t help but express concern. “I’ve heard demons run rampant there; humans are like raised pigs… becoming food on dining tables everywhere.”

Chen Tian shrugged. “Only in the Central Region do demons over a thousand years old exist.”

Pei Mo stepped forward; the centipede-like scar on his face twitched several times. “I’ll go with you.”

Pei Mo said playfully, “I heard there’s a kind of flesh-tempering blood pool used by the Rust Empire for refining bodies. I want to see what effect it actually has.”

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

A madman. This guy is simply insane.

This thought surfaced simultaneously in everyone’s minds!